Occupational Therapist (OT) - PRN

ClearSky Health; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401k matching

Professional development

Health and wellness programs

Career advancement

Inclusive and supportive culture

Work life balance

Employee recognition program

Job summary

ClearSky Health in Rio Rancho, NM is seeking a dedicated PRN Occupational Therapist to join our patient-centered rehabilitation team. You will evaluate patients, enhance basic motor function, and teach daily living tasks while integrating our values into daily practice.

Requirements include two years of OT care, active NM licensure, and BLS/CPR. The role offers flexible day shifts, collaborative care with an interdisciplinary team, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Two years of direct patient occupational therapy care and treatment preferred.
• Experience in a rehabilitation hospital setting preferred; recent graduates welcome.
• Current NM OT license in good standing required.
• BLS/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessment and establishes plan of care and treatment goals, then assesses effectiveness and adjusts as needed.
• Prepares discharge plans and coordinates with the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains safety standards and supports infection control practices.
• Ensures patient, family, and staff safety and communicates care plans clearly.
• May be required to work during inclement weather or staffing emergencies.

Skills

Clinical OT

CPR

Education

Occupational Therapy License (NM)

Job description

Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve.

Are you a dedicated and compassionate clinician seeking a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in people's lives? Look no further! Our state‑of‑the‑art rehabilitation hospital in Rio Rancho, NM is looking for a PRN Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic and thriving healthcare organization committed to providing exceptional patient‑centered care, and we want YOU to be a vital part of our team.

What We Offer

Your Path to a Rewarding Career Starts Here!

Competitive Compensation 401k Matching Professional Development Opportunities Health and Wellness Programs Career Advancement Inclusive and Supportive Culture Work Life Balance Employee Recognition Program

• Competitive Compensation, 401k Matching
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Career Advancement
• Inclusive and Supportive Culture
• Work Life Balance
• Employee Recognition Program

Our dedicated and patient focused Occupational Therapists are responsible for evaluating patients and helping them improve basic motor function and reasoning abilities and compensate for permanent loss of function by teaching them to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. Also assist patients in selecting appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive devices when necessary. This position fulfills these responsibilities while integrating company values into daily practice. This role is PRN and will work Day shifts as needed.

Job Duties

• Performs patient assessment and establishes plan of care and treatment goals, then assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment when appropriate keeping in mind the educational and cultural needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and communicates accordingly to achieve maximum benefit of care.
• Prepares plans for discharge.
• Coordinates with interdisciplinary team on patient needs, treatment modifications, and progress; applying appropriate standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for patients.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions.
• Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Control standards.
• May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.

Requirements

• Two years’ direct patient occupational therapy care and treatment experience preferred.
• Experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred, we welcome recent graduates to apply.
• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist in good standing is required.
• Basic Life Support/CPR certification required.

Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift

• A significant amount of standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling, often for prolonged periods of time.
• Both gross and precise motor functions.
• Lifting/exerting of up to 50 lbs.
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids.
• Visual acuity required for patient assessment and documentation of care.
• Acute hearing required for accurate patient assessment.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard.

We value our employee’s skills, talents and input. We believe in maintaining hospital environments where employees are valued, treated with dignity, respected, provided educational and training opportunities recognized and rewarded. These values are included in our competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits.

ClearSky Health and our affiliated Hospitals provide high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve.

#INDRIO Authentic. Inspiring. Transformative.

ClearSky Health and our affiliated Hospitals provide high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve.

We value our employees’ skills, talents, and input. We believe in maintaining hospital environments where employees are:

• Valued
• Treated with dignity
• Respected
• Provided educational and training opportunities
• Recognized
• Rewarded

ClearSky Health has plans to open a medical rehabilitation hospital at the location listed below.